# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=19

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## [Sketch and Body Deletion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-and-body-deletion/39386)

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**Author:** [@llllllllllllllllilil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/llllllllllllllllilil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 4:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-and-body-deletion/39386 "2025-09-11T04:01:40Z")

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I wanted to only delete the sketch that I already created a body with, because it was so lagging, and I felt so uncomfortable with the body also automatically getting deleted together with the sketch when I only want to …

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## [S3D export -\> FreeCAD import error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/s3d-export-freecad-import-error/39375)

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**Author:** [@karesz2561](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/karesz2561)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/s3d-export-freecad-import-error/39375 "2025-09-10T13:33:20Z")

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Hello! I’ve encountered that sometimes when I export a body from S3D (.step) and import it into FreeCAD, it doesn’t work quite right. Sometimes it detects it as a normal body, but sometimes it doesn’t. I’ll show you i…

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## [Body volumes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-volumes/39377)

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**Author:** [@gpahome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gpahome)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-volumes/39377 "2025-09-10T13:28:34Z")

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Looking to find the volumes of a body and multiple body’s. we used to be able to pick a body and it showed at the bottom of the screen. Currently if I pick a body it shows the name only?? If you pick two body’s it s…

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## [Advice Needed: Upgrading Mac for Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-needed-upgrading-mac-for-shapr3d/39326)

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**Author:** [@Hauke](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hauke)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-needed-upgrading-mac-for-shapr3d/39326 "2025-09-09T16:28:54Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m currently using a MacBook Air 2018 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM) and unfortunately, Shapr3D is barely usable on it – especially during boolean operations like knurling on grips. These actions are either pain…

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## [Issue with Extruding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-extruding/39343)

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**Author:** [@Yogi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yogi)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-extruding/39343 "2025-09-09T06:20:18Z")

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Hello, I am relatively new to CAD and I am working on this simple clock face project. I am not able to extrude the center of the zero in the number ten to match the top plane of the surface of teh clock face. The game is…

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## ["Flattening" Curved Body For CNC Cutting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flattening-curved-body-for-cnc-cutting/14370)

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**Author:** [@ctc1111](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctc1111)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flattening-curved-body-for-cnc-cutting/14370 "2025-09-08T19:12:57Z")

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I am drawing a part that will have a ribbed plywood frame on the inside to create a structural frame for the part, which sheets of plywood will be bent over said shape/curves to cover the frame and match said profile. I…

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## [Stretching a 3D space curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stretching-a-3d-space-curve/39360)

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**Author:** [@karesz2561](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/karesz2561)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stretching-a-3d-space-curve/39360 "2025-09-08T19:05:07Z")

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Hello! I’m turning to you again! Is there a way to stretch a 3mm thick curved sheet/test and see its entire perimeter from a top view? A curved body needs to be covered with a sheet and manufactured. The covering is a…

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## [Cannot clear sketch projections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-clear-sketch-projections/39349)

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**Author:** [@niila](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/niila)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-clear-sketch-projections/39349 "2025-09-08T12:50:47Z")

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Hello. Okay, after going back in the history tree to perform a boolean operation on the main body, all the subsequent sketches lost references to that body. So now I’m going through all the sketches and removing/fixing …

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## [Exporting all design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-all-design/25671)

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**Author:** [@someguywhomakesthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/someguywhomakesthing)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-all-design/25671 "2025-09-08T13:08:02Z")

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Hey, folks. Looking to export all my iPad Shapr3d designs to keep an archive on my desktop. Can I do a group export to either a shapr3d file or a common CAD file? Thanks!

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## [Magic Mouse 3 inertia scrolling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/magic-mouse-3-inertia-scrolling/39348)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/magic-mouse-3-inertia-scrolling/39348 "2025-09-08T07:29:42Z")

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Hi, On Mac OS Sequoia 15.6.1, my Settings System \> Mouse and Accessibility are OK. Shapr3d is the only application that does not take into account inertia when scrolling? Is it the same for you? Thanks

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## [Move Object Parallel with plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-object-parallel-with-plane/39352)

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**Author:** [@Jwhittaker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jwhittaker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 3:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-object-parallel-with-plane/39352 "2025-09-08T03:37:51Z")

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Building a house plane and house plan has an odd angle so creating rafters on an end plane, once I create the rafters on the plane can’t get the move tool to be in the direction of the plane. Move tool only goes in direc…

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## [Plywood’s edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plywood-s-edges/25642)

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**Author:** [@Oli-81](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oli-81)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plywood-s-edges/25642 "2025-09-07T19:38:15Z")

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I make furniture from plywood. It would be great if at some point the plywood edges were available in the model visualization https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new ,

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## [Remote tutor to help with large scale sculptures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remote-tutor-to-help-with-large-scale-sculptures/39351)

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**Author:** [@Barrel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barrel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remote-tutor-to-help-with-large-scale-sculptures/39351 "2025-09-07T16:55:39Z")

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Subject: Seeking Remote Tutor – Help Creating Multi-Positionable Armature for Large Sculpture + Drum Models Hi everyone, I’m a sculptor working on a series of large-scale public art pieces called Barrel Boy and Friends…

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## [Need help with projection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-projection/39347)

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**Author:** [@dizzybone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dizzybone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 11:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-projection/39347 "2025-09-07T11:39:34Z")

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Hi, i have a small issue. I’m trying to project something on a cylinder, but it comes out stretched out as you see in the pic. How do I fix this?

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## [Deleting existing folders for items](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-existing-folders-for-items/39346)

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**Author:** [@karesz2561](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/karesz2561)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-existing-folders-for-items/39346 "2025-09-06T08:14:05Z")

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Hello! I previously created folders for Items to make the plan more transparent because I have a lot of parts. However, now when I want to export the parts with the .step extension, it exports the folders together and …

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## [Is there any way I can cutout a USB C port hole using an STL?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-i-can-cutout-a-usb-c-port-hole-using-an-stl/39295)

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**Author:** [@mkhan231](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mkhan231)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-i-can-cutout-a-usb-c-port-hole-using-an-stl/39295 "2025-09-05T21:16:35Z")

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Hi, I am new to Shapr3D and CAD as a whole as a hobbyist and I wanted to try and make some DIY things since I just got a 3D printer. I am almost done with the design of a gadget I’ve been working on and am doing finishin…

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## [Ipad, vs Windows, VS Mac on open core legacy patcher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-vs-windows-vs-mac-on-open-core-legacy-patcher/39318)

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**Author:** [@rpcraft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rpcraft)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-vs-windows-vs-mac-on-open-core-legacy-patcher/39318 "2025-09-05T09:58:10Z")

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I currently have had Shapr3d running on a Windows desktop and I use it there mostly just because I am also usually watching video’s and working between fusion and shapr (because I design in shapr and will add dimensional…

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## [Install on Linux using Wine?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/install-on-linux-using-wine/30674)

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**Author:** [@Simon66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Simon66)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/install-on-linux-using-wine/30674 "2025-09-04T14:24:33Z")

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Has anybody sucessfully installed Shapr3D on Linux using Wine? I’ve tried myself, but I don’t know enough about Linux to make it work. I’m waiting for someone smarter than me to do it. If someone has done it successfu…

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## [How to specify angle of linear pattern?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-specify-angle-of-linear-pattern/30677)

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**Author:** [@masukomi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/masukomi)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-specify-angle-of-linear-pattern/30677 "2025-09-04T14:22:46Z")

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I know how to do linear patterns in my sketches, so long as i want the pattern to go left to right or up and down. How do i specify that I want things repeated along a specific angle? I can’t rotate the view to a specif…

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## [Unable to open model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-open-model/39331)

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**Author:** [@Side00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Side00)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-open-model/39331 "2025-09-04T13:44:19Z")

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I am not able to open my older model files. I am wondering if it has something to do with file sync. I did not turn on file sync, and most of my older files have a little cloud download icon under it. Do I need to turn o…

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## [Radius extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-extrusion/39314)

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**Author:** [@ALloyd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ALloyd)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-extrusion/39314 "2025-09-02T13:29:09Z")

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I am trying to extrude the two 4mm holes following the radius of the inside part of the circle or vertical blue line so it cuts out a 4mm path out of the part. I can rotate it on the axis, but it doesn’t cut it out of t…

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## [Projecting a 3D "mantle" into 2D geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-3d-mantle-into-2d-geometry/39315)

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**Author:** [@karesz2561](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/karesz2561)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-3d-mantle-into-2d-geometry/39315 "2025-09-02T12:42:07Z")

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Hello! :slight\_smile: Can someone tell me how to project the outer surface of any 3D element onto a 2D shape? I’m attaching a picture of it. With the help of the previous one, I made the frame of the 3D egg element. Thi…

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## [Request feature: add notes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-feature-add-notes/10645)

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**Author:** [@Totoleheros](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Totoleheros)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-feature-add-notes/10645 "2025-09-01T21:27:51Z")

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Would be nice to be able to attach notes containing comments to a part of a model (like postit ?).

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## [Tilted 3D egg shape based on visual design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tilted-3d-egg-shape-based-on-visual-design/39305)

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**Author:** [@karesz2561](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/karesz2561)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tilted-3d-egg-shape-based-on-visual-design/39305 "2025-09-01T18:15:26Z")

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Good day everyone! I’m still a beginner in using Shapr3D, but I see that there are fantastic and knowledgeable people, so I’m in the right place. :slight\_smile: I would like to ask for help. The task is to design an “…

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## [Right click doesn't work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/right-click-doesnt-work/39301)

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**Author:** [@dharmab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dharmab)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/right-click-doesnt-work/39301 "2025-09-01T16:24:20Z")

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I can’t complete the first step of the tutorial because Shapr doesn’t recognize the right click on my mouse. I’m using an Elecom Huge trackball with right click on Button 8. (I use it as an assistive technology due to a…

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## [Unable to follow tutorial as directed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-follow-tutorial-as-directed/39258)

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**Author:** [@AnthonyMince](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AnthonyMince)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-follow-tutorial-as-directed/39258 "2025-08-31T23:49:56Z")

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I’m on tutorial one and after I draw the 30mm X 40mm triangle none of the following steps are functioning correctly. Such as when I click on the triangles side the “make construction” option is supposed to be available b…

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## [Pillow creasing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pillow-creasing/39264)

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**Author:** [@Nsmith](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nsmith)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pillow-creasing/39264 "2025-08-31T22:07:33Z")

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I am trying to create a crescent cushion shape similar to that of a neck pillow. I need to add creasing to mimic the look of fabric. The creasing would go on the innermost part of the crescent. How can I achieve this…

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## [Sketch Generated from Cross-section](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-generated-from-cross-section/39160)

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**Author:** [@Endicott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Endicott)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-generated-from-cross-section/39160 "2025-08-31T15:05:35Z")

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https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new I have a 3D lofted model. I need to generate several 2d sketches to be able to make bulkheads. What is the easiest way to generate sketches from cross-sections? If I …

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## [How Do I Extend a Sketch line While Keeping the Same Trajectory?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-extend-a-sketch-line-while-keeping-the-same-trajectory/39294)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-extend-a-sketch-line-while-keeping-the-same-trajectory/39294 "2025-08-30T17:29:17Z")

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I’m sure this must be a simple thing, but I haven’t figured it out yet. Let’s say I have a sketch line, and it’s going off on an angle. If I want to then extend the line on the same exact trajectory by dragging the poi…

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## [Newbie - How would I go about creating](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-how-would-i-go-about-creating/39292)

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**Author:** [@LadyAH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LadyAH)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-how-would-i-go-about-creating/39292 "2025-08-30T14:28:36Z")

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Hi guys, how would I go about creating this? My lovely hubby has asked if this is possible to 3d print, I am a real newbie on all of this as you can tell and I am struggling to know which programme is best to create some…

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